B3_Unit_1_Fresh Start_Language Work_Autumn,2011.pptVIP

Fresh Start LANGUAGE WORK Para. 1 ?Distinct: clearly seen, heard, felt, understood, etc.; noticeable e.g. 1) Now that the boss no longer present, there was a distinct change in her attitude. 2) The children have distinct memories of their grandfather in his last days. Clutch: vt. to hold or grasp tightly; vi. to try to grasp or seize E.g. 1) The frightened woman clutched her bags to her breast. 2) He clutched at the rope we had thrown to him but could not reach it. Synonyms: seize, grasp e.g. She seized my arm as she fell. grasp the essence / main points Para. 2 Detailed reading2-- glimpse glimpse n. 1. a quick look at sb. or sth. e.g. I caught a glimpse of our new neighbor. 2. a short experience of sth. that helps you begin to understand it e.g. Her worried face gave me a glimpse of her true feelings. 她的忧伤表情使我感受到她内心的真实感情。 reserve: self-restraint in expression; the habit of not showing one’s feelings or thoughts e.g. 1) Being a man of reserve, Mr. York was never popular with his colleagues. 2) Judy has tried every moment to break through the reserve of her stepson. Derivation: reserved a. e.g. The English have a reputation for being reserved. Para. 2 whereabouts: n. approximate location; ad. about where; in, at or near what location e.g. The orphan’s whereabouts is/are still unknown. Whereabouts do you live? The police have appealed for information concerning the whereabouts of the stolen car used in the robbery. Whereabouts did you grow up? Detailed reading3-- demeanor demeanor n. the way sb. behaves, dresses, speaks, etc. that shows what their character is like Practice: 他的举止沉着、稳健。 His demeanor was clam and steady. 这个女孩子的态度娴静而谦逊。 The girl has a quiet, modest demeanor. Para. 3 scribble (down) v. write sth. quickly and untidily I scribbled his phone number in my a